Articles Tagged with ''horse owner''

2012 Donald Walsh Laminitis Series

[Video] What Can You Do If Your Horse Has "Acute" Laminitis? (Part 3)

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition, Therapeutic Shoeing

Can you recognize "acute" (sudden onset) laminitis symptoms? How can you help your horse during this medical emergency? Dr. Walsh encourages horse owners to employ the only scientifically-proven method to prevent laminitis: "icing the feet," or "cryotherapy."

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Communicating Issues To Owners

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farrier Michael Joshua of Denver, Colorado, shares advice for communicating issues to horse owners.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Shoeing Backyard Horses

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

Farrier Bob Smith of Plymouth, California, shares advice on working with backyard horses and their owners.

14th Annual National Farriers Week

April 9, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In its 14th year, National Farriers Week is an opportunity to honor your farrier.

Straight From The Horse Owner’s Mouse

Clients share their opinions on farriers in an AFJ electronic survey

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

Way back in the paper era (2000) American Farriers Journal conducted its first ever survey on how horse owners viewed their farriers. Back then, we mailed a paper survey to horse owners that we asked them to fill out and return in an envelope.

The 2010 International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame Inductees

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education

Beth Valentine and Tom Phillips were elected to the Hall Of Fame for their influence on hoof care.

Farrier Tips

Lameness Exam Should Start Long Before You Pick Up a Hoof

February 13, 2010 | Posted in Lamenesses

Lameness exam should start long before you pick up a hoof

Educating Horse Owners As Part Of The Job

You can improve your business by letting clients know how they can make it easier to do your job

By Toby Raymond posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Clients

You have a busy day ahead which means that keeping on track depends largely on having mannerly horses with clean, dry feet waiting when you arrive. Someone on hand ready to hold each horse for the duration without interruption is a plus, as are aisles clear of debris, dogs locked up and - of course - and payment waiting for you at the end of it all.

Building Trust and Build Your Shoeing Business

Hall Of Fame farrier Doug Butler sees this as your best marketing tools with first-time as well as experienced horse owners

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Doug Butler says today’s horse owners are a different breed than those of a few years ago — and he thinks it’s important for farriers to realize that.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Educating Horse Owners On Hoof Care

September 7, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

Burleson, Texas, horseshoer Pat Burton discusses the key to educating horse owners about hoof care.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

2025 International Hoof-Care Summit

Date: 01/21/25

Location: Kansas City, MO

Centered around Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, the International Hoof-Care Summit is returning for its 22nd Annual event in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 21-24, 2025.

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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.